A pelican that was thrown off its migration course died after it was found in Erie.

The Tamarack Wildlife Center in Crawford County said in a Facebook post that the brown pelican they had been caring for died.

"This unique bird stole the hearts of every TWC staff member and volunteer, and countless more members of the public who had been following her saga," the rescue wrote.

While brown pelicans in warm climates can be year-round residents, those that spend summers along the Atlantic coast migrate south for the winter. The wildlife center believes the 2-year-old female was trying to make her way south when a storm or solar flare caused her to lose her way.

A "wayward" brown pelican blown off its migration path was rescued in Erie. (Photo: Tamarack Wildlife Center/Facebook)

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